Technological disaster - survival and bereavement.
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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1989Description: 7p., 27 refsSubject: Delineates the difference between human-caused and natural disasters. A discussion of the psychological impacts of both kinds of disasters, together with the longitudinal persistence of these effects follows. Observations offered include: 1. a newsletter designed for victims by an editorial group of survivors and the bereaved has proven to be a powerful therapeutic tool in at least two disasters; 2. the value of survivors talking about disaster experiences is not to be doubted; 3. psychological effects from technological disasters appear to be longer lasting than those caused by naturally occurring disasters; 4. traumatic stress reactions many times are confused with formal psychiatric disorders; 5. proper multiagency planning is needed to shield victims from unnecessary and redundant intrusions by relief workers during the period of psychological recovery; and 6. many disaster survivors are wary about accepting psychological help
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Australian Emergency Management Library | BOOK | 155.935 HOD (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 005265435 |
Reprinted from Social Science and Medicine; 1989; Vol 29 No 3; pp351-356
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Delineates the difference between human-caused and natural disasters. A discussion of the psychological impacts of both kinds of disasters, together with the longitudinal persistence of these effects follows. Observations offered include: 1. a newsletter designed for victims by an editorial group of survivors and the bereaved has proven to be a powerful therapeutic tool in at least two disasters; 2. the value of survivors talking about disaster experiences is not to be doubted; 3. psychological effects from technological disasters appear to be longer lasting than those caused by naturally occurring disasters; 4. traumatic stress reactions many times are confused with formal psychiatric disorders; 5. proper multiagency planning is needed to shield victims from unnecessary and redundant intrusions by relief workers during the period of psychological recovery; and 6. many disaster survivors are wary about accepting psychological help
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